Math 110-W01: University Mathematics B II
Winter 2017 - 2018 Course Syllabus
NJIT Academic Integrity Code: All Students should be aware that the Department of Mathematical Sciences takes the University Code on Academic Integrity at NJIT very seriously and enforces it strictly. This means that there must not be any forms of plagiarism, i.e., copying of homework, class projects, or lab assignments, or any form of cheating in quizzes and exams. Under the University Code on Academic Integrity, students are obligated to report any such activities to the Instructor.
Course Information
Course Description: Intended for students whose major requires MATH 111. Trigonometric functions and identities, laws of sines and cosines, logarithmic equations, systems of nonlinear equations, polar coodinates.
Number of Credits: 4
Prerequisites: MATH 108 or placement by performance on standardized entrance examinations.
Course-Section and Instructors
| Course-Section |
Instructor |
| Math 110-W01 |
Professor M. Potocki-Dul |
Days, Times, and Locations:
| Days |
Times |
Locations |
| M, T, W, R, F |
9:00AM - 11:45PM |
CKB 226 |
| M, T, W, R, F |
12:45PM - 3:15PM |
CKB 226 |
Required Textbook:
| Title |
Precalculus - A Right Triangle Approach |
| Author |
Ratti and McWaters |
| Edition |
3rd |
| Publisher |
Pearson |
| ISBN # |
0-321912799 |
University-wide Withdrawal Date: Please note that the last day to withdraw with a W is Monday, January 8, 2017. It
will be strictly enforced..
Policies
DMS Course Policies: All DMS students must familiarize themselves with, and adhere to, the Department of Mathematical Sciences Course Policies, in addition to official university-wide policies. DMS takes these policies very seriously and enforces them strictly.
Grading Policy: The final grade in this course will be determined as follows:
| Quizzes |
20% |
| Midterm Exam |
35% |
| Final Exam |
45% |
Your final letter grade will be based on the following tentative curve. NOTE: You will need a C in this class to
proceed to Math 111 (Calculus I).
| A |
90 - 100 |
C |
70 - 74 |
| B+ |
85 - 89 |
D |
60 - 69 |
| B |
80 - 84 |
F |
0 - 59 |
| C+ |
75 - 79 |
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Attendance Policy: Attendance at all classes will be recorded and is mandatory. Please make sure you read and fully understand the Math Department’s Attendance Policy. This policy will be strictly enforced.
Homework Policy: Homework is an expectation of the course. All homework for the summer session is listed, by section, below. On line homework will be in My Math Lab sections listed will be in conjunction with your text.
Quiz Policy: Quizzes will be given approximately once a week throughout the semester. They will be based on
the lecture, homework and the in-class discussions. There will be 8-12 assessments given throughout the
semester.
Exams: There will be one midterm exams held in class during the semester and one comprehensive final exam. Exams are held on the following days:
| Midterm Exam |
January 2, 2018 |
| Final Exam |
January 12, 2018 |
The final exam will test your knowledge of all the course material taught in the entire course. Make sure you read and fully understand the Math Department's Examination Policy. This policy will be strictly enforced.
Makeup Exam Policy: There will be NO MAKE-UP EXAMS during the semester. In the event the Final Exam is not taken, under rare circumstances where the student has a legitimate reason for missing the final exam, a makeup exam will be administered by the math department. In any case the student must notify the Math Department Office and the Instructor that the exam will be missed and present written verifiable proof of the reason for missing the exam, e.g., a doctors note, police report, court notice, etc., clearly stating the date AND time of the mitigating problem.
Additional Resources
For further questions, students should contact their instructor. All instructors have regular office hours during the week. These office hours are listed on the Math Department's webpage for Instructor Office Hours and Emails.
All students must familiarize themselves with and adhere to the Department of Mathematical Sciences Course Policies, in addition to official university-wide policies. The Department of Mathematical Sciences takes these policies very seriously and enforces them strictly.
Important Dates (See: Winter 2017-18 Academic Calendar, Registrar)
| Date |
Day |
Event |
| December 22, 2017 |
F |
Winter Session Classes Begin |
| December 25, 2017 |
M |
Christmas - No Classes/ University Closed |
| December 26 - 29, 2017 |
T - F |
Math Classes Meet |
| January 1, 2018 |
M |
New Year's Day - No Classes/ University Closed |
| January 2, 2018 |
T |
Winter Session Classes Resume |
| January 9, 2018 |
M |
Last Day to Withdraw |
| January 12, 2018 |
F |
Last Day of Winter Session/ Final Exams |
